All-America Selection Winners (Annuals)

Gillardia was named for M. gaillard, a French patron of botany. A richly colored red double form that was described as new in the late 1800s. 'Red Plume' is an All-America Selections winner in 1991 for its compact habit, strong stems and large (1.5-2”) blooms.

We were not surprised to learn this new variety received a top award this year, for we were impressed with its vigor, exceptional healthy foliage and, of course, its many spires of long-lasting opulent blooms. Grow perfect bushy pots or colorful all summer long gardens.

A sport of ‘Heavenly Blue’ that has become rare. Described as new in Vaughan's 1949 catalog, ‘Blue Star’ has powder-blue flowers with a darker blue star radiating from the center of the 4” trumpet-shaped blooms. The large flowers bloom earlier in summer and stay open much later than other varieties! Combine with ‘Flying Saucers’ on arbors, fences, and light posts. Cannot ship to AZ.

Picture this-your favorite large container with 'Pearly Gates' white saucers blooming every morning and Moonflower swirling open every night! Use fertilizer formulated for blooms for abundant flowering. A classic morning glory, one of the best. Sorry, cannot ship to AZ.

In 1942, Tithonia was known as Golden Flower of the Incas. Vivid orange, single dahlia-like flowers up to 3.5 inches wide bloom at the ends of strong-branched plants. An All-America Selections winner in 1951. It is attractive as a hedge, at the back of the garden and as a cut flower.

In 1942, Tithonia was known as Golden Flower of the Incas. Vivid orange, single dahlia-like flowers up to 3.5 inches wide bloom at the ends of strong-branched plants. An All-America Selections winner in 1951. It is attractive as a hedge, at the back of the garden and as a cut flower.

Masses of overlapping pointed petals of burnished copper tipped with gold mark this older variety, which won an All-America Selections award in 1962. Easy to grow, simply sow outdoors after the soil has warmed. Pick and fill earthenware vases for simple country arrangements. Grow with 'Starfire' marigold.

A clear favorite in trial gardens across the country, this glamorous sister to 'Queeny Red Lime' is a stunner. Saturated apricot to kiss-of-peach hues are accented by lime green and raspberry at the center of the blooms. Full of reliably double flowers it is disease resistant too and makes a beguiling addition to the romantic bouquets of summer.